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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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